When it comes to accomplishments on the football field, Americas High School standout running back Isak Washington lets his actions do the talking.

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Felix Chavez

The humble and soft-spoken star athlete is this year's El Paso Times' Preseason All-City Offensive MVP and if he can build on last year's numbers, Washington could be this year's most entertaining player to watch.

The 5-foot-6 Washington exploded onto the scene last year as a junior, rushing for 1,132 yards and nine touchdowns, while also recording 898 receiving yards and six touchdown passes. His numbers helped ease the pain of losing star running back Jack Fields, who graduated the year before and who signed with Boise State."Last year was my first year on varsity, so I didn't know what to expect," Washington said. "It came together early in the season for me. But, I have great teammates and coaches and they helped me achieve what I did."

Washington was at his best in big games last year, gaining 288 yards in a win against El Dorado and 185 yards rushing in a playoff game against Abilene Cooper.

"With each passing game last year, Isak grew up as a player and became more consistent," Trailblazers coach Patrick Melton said. "Isak is a hardworking kid and we will depend a great deal on him for another big season. He's fun to watch."

Washington, who has been clocked at 4.3 seconds in the 40-yard dash, has major goals for the 2013 season, including reaching 2,500 yards of total offense.

"I want to be even better than last year," Washington said.

"I spent this summer going to a lot of different camps and trying to learn new things. Hard work is the only way I'm going to get better. I'm more confident at this time of the year than I was last year. I'm also confident that we are going to do well as a team and that I'll do well in what I have to do. This is my senior season and I don't want to let anyone down."

Washington, who helped Americas to a share of the District 1-5A title last year, is drawing a lot of attention from college coaches, including Texas Tech. But, his main priority for the next few month is to help Americas win district and have success in the postseason.

"Last year was a great feeling to help this program win district," he said. "I want that feeling once again. Winning a team title means a lot to me."